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13/01/2006
Police investigate fire at recycling plant
Police are investigating a fire at a paper recycling plant in County Armagh.
The fire was discovered at around 10pm last night in the Carn Industrial estate in Portadown and substantial damage was caused to the premises.
Seven fire crews were involved in tackling the blaze, which took two hours to bring under control.
Police and Fire authorities investigating the incident believe the fire may have been the work of arsonists.
(EF/SP)
The fire was discovered at around 10pm last night in the Carn Industrial estate in Portadown and substantial damage was caused to the premises.
Seven fire crews were involved in tackling the blaze, which took two hours to bring under control.
Police and Fire authorities investigating the incident believe the fire may have been the work of arsonists.
(EF/SP)
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